Vladimir Putin under threat of Ukrainian assassination as Kremlin ramps up security

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Russia has admitted to stepping up protection for Vladimir Putin before Saturday's military parade, blaming threats from Ukraine for the heightened measures.Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that additional security protocols were being implemented "given the rather complex operational situation against the backdrop of the terrorist threat posed by the Kyiv regime."However, an unnamed European intelligence agency has raised concerns about an internal coup potentially linked to former defence minister Sergei Shoigu.Mr Peskov declined to address the coup speculation.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say He instead compared the measures to the standard protection afforded to world leaders.He said: "With regard to the head of the Russian state, appropriate measures are taken to ensure his security."The European spy agency's assessment, reported by Important Stories, paints a picture of a Russian president gripped by paranoia about threats from within his own circle.The report said: "Since...

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